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OpenXC Integration Prize

Awarded at the discretion of the Judges to the app that demonstrates the most outstanding creativity, user experience, or other remarkable qualities AND integrates the OpenXC platform.

Large Organization Recognition Award

Non-cash, recognition only for Large Organizations

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Help tame London’s traffic by submitting apps that can help reduce congestion on the city’s streets.

If you’ve ever spent time on the streets of London, you know how frustrating and expensive the experience can be. Navigating central London while surrounded by motorbikes, taxis, public transportation vehicles, cyclists—not to mention other drivers—is something that few find much joy in, and many work hard to avoid.

Ford Motor Company is working to change this by challenging developers around the world to submit new or existing software applications that have the potential to assist in reducing traffic congestion on London streets and add value to London drivers.

Have a generic traffic app? Apps are not required to use London data specifically, but must benefit London drivers, commuters, and pedestrians.

Getting Started

Impact the Problem. How can your app(s) be used to help traffic congestion in London?

Brainstorm. What apps can you create that might help reduce congestion? Could an app that "talks" to a car's sensors add value to London pedestrians, drivers, and other commuters? What about better public transit or parking? Or perhaps that brilliant idea that you've been mulling over?

Check out Ford's OpenXC platform. OpenXC is an open source API to your car that runs on a combination of Arduino and Android. Consider how it enhances your app, or how it could enhance a future iteration of your app. (No specific API, SDK, or data integration is required in this competition, however, the use of Ford's OpenXC platform is encouraged.)

Decide: enter an existing app, update it, or build from scratch?

Start your draft today. Begin filling out your application now so that you don't feel rushed as the deadline approaches. Even if you don't have all the details yet, you can choose the "Save as Draft" option and come back to it later.

Eligibility

Requirements

Submit a working app that can be used to reduce traffic congestion on city streets. (I.e., Apps are not required to include London-specific data specifically, but must benefit London drivers, commuters, and pedestrians.)

Create a demonstration video (YouTube or Vimeo) that includes footage that walks through and clearly explains your app’s features and functionality.

Describe how your application can help reduce congestion in London and potentially assist London drivers, pedestrians, and residents. If possible, please also explain how Ford’s OpenXC platform enhances, or could enhance a future iteration of your app.

Provide a way for us to access your app by including an installation file with your submission, sharing a test build, or by providing a URL where your app can be accessed for testing and judging.